Category: Government

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Iran Demands New Terms After Alleged UAE Ship Attack

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Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until the United States “corrects its behaviour,” introducing aggressive new terms that threaten to derail ongoing maritime traffic negotiations. State television broadcast the ultimatum from council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a prominent commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The official decree states Washington must cease all hostilities, stipulating that the US must never threaten Iran again while permanently ending military actions against Tehran and its regional proxy network. Demands dictate that the…

Ebonyi Gov Puts Smiles on Corps Members, Raises Monthly Allowance to ₦30,000

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A major welfare boost has hit the NYSC camp in Ebonyi, following Governor Francis Nwifuru’s approval of a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for all corps members serving in the state. The landmark welfare package was unveiled on Friday during the official swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Afikpo. Delivering the executive address on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Chidiebere Onyia, reassured the new intake of the administration’s steadfast commitment to their maximum security…

Unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn Goal: Inside Shippers’ Council’s Pact with ProvidusUnity Bank

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has moved to catalyze private sector investments by partnering with financial giants to bridge critical infrastructure deficits and anchor the maritime sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economic horizon. NSC Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Pius Akutah Ukeyima, MON, FCILT, disclosed this at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos during a strategic courtesy visit by the executive management of the newly consolidated ProvidusUnity Bank. Dr. Akutah underscored the Council’s critical mandate as the nation’s Port Economic Regulator, spotlighting its aggressive drive to institutionalize port…

ACReSAL Leads Flood Preparedness Drive as Bauchi Steps Up Disaster Prevention Efforts

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has stepped up measures to mitigate the impact of the predicted 2026 flooding following an early warning by the Federal Government that over 1,000 communities across the state could be affected between July and August. As part of the proactive response, the Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Environment, convened a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on flood preparedness and response. The forum brought together traditional and religious leaders, heads of government agencies,…

PSC Names AIG Auwal POLAC Commandant, Deploys 8 CPs with Strict Neutrality Order

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, August 5, greenlit a major high-level redeployment, appointing Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Auwal Musa Mohammed as the new Commandant of the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Alongside this flagship appointment, the Commission approved the strategic deployment of eight new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to spearhead various state commands across the federation. A veteran operative with over 33 years of decorated service, AIG Auwal brings a wealth of expertise spanning high-stakes operations, complex criminal investigations, intelligence-led policing, and institutional…

Apapa GRA Stands Still as Shippers’ Council Icon Director OBA Bows Out After 34 Years

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Apapa GRA was brought to a delightful standstill on Tuesday, August 5, as management, staff, and maritime stakeholders gathered for a grand celebration in honour of the outgoing Director of the Strategic Planning and Research Department (SPRD) at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Olarotimi Babatunde Anifowoshe, widely and fondly known as OBA. Mr. Anifowoshe is officially set to retire on August 9, 2026. However, following formal approval from the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer,Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, MON, FCILT. Mr. Anifowoshe requested to hand over on Monday 24 August…

Tinubu Revamps Military Welfare with New Salary Package for 250,000 Personnel

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In a major boost to the welfare of Nigerian troops, President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for the country’s Armed Forces personnel. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that military personnel will receive a substantial salary increment ranging from 30 to 80 per cent This newly approved deal will positively impact about 250,000 personnel, taking full effect from September 1. Under the newly approved arrangement, top-tier military brass above the rank of Colonel—including Brigadier Generals, Major Generals,…

First 1,000 Days Critical to Child Health….. Govt, UNICEF Tells Bauchi Mothers, Families

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has intensified efforts to promote early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and improved nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life as part of activities marking the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week. Speaking at a media briefing in Bauchi, the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, said the campaign aligns with this year’s global theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” He said the…

Echoes of the Iran War: The Unprecedented Threat Stalking Mideast Oil Tankers

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Geopolitical analysts warn that maritime risks for Middle East oil tankers have escalated to heights unseen since the outbreak of the Iran War, following a barrage of attacks targeting an alternative regional trade corridor. The security crisis intensified after a series of hostile strikes disrupted vessels navigating the Red Sea. Tankers had increasingly relied on this alternative waterway after Iran choked off transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Tehran has flatly rejected claims by Donald Trump regarding active bilateral negotiations over the maritime blockage. While dismissing assertions that…

Captivity Ends: Abducted Kebbi Judge Faruku Bunza Freed

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Hon. Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has returned home safely, ending a harrowing one-week ordeal in the custody of gunmen. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed his release in a statement issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, by its Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman. According to the command, both the judge’s family and the state Ministry of Justice have officially verified his safe return. While the kidnappers demanded a ransom for his release, the Command firmly maintained its strict policy against funding criminals. Instead, police authorities…